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Charge of the 21st Lancers at Omdurman
An 1899 painting showing the charge of the British 21st Lancers at the Battle of Omdurman in September 1898 during the Mahdist War (1881-99).
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Muhammad Ahmad
A portrait of Muhammad Ahmad (1844-1885), who identified himself as the Mahdi and who led the Mahdist War against Anglo-Egyptian forces in Sudan in the 1880s.
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Map of the Mahdist State
A map of the Mahdist state in Sudan. The Mahdist War (1881-99) was a rebellion of radical Muslim fighters against Anglo-Egyptian rule.
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General Gordon's Last Stand
An 1893 painting by George W. Joy titled General Gordon's Last Stand. Gordon was killed in 1885 by Mahdists at the end of the siege of Khartoum during the Mahdist War in Sudan.
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Map of Europe after the War of the Austrian Succession, 1748 - Dynastic Rivalry and Balance of Power
The War of the Austrian Succession (1740–1748) reshaped the political balance of Europe after the death of Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor (reign 1711–1740) and...
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Palace of Versailles Print, c. 1661-1695
Perspective view of the Palace of Versailles, print by Gabriel Perelle, published by Nicolas de Poilly, Paris, c. 1661-1695. Etching showing bird's eye view of the Palace of Versailles between 1661 and 1695...
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Louis XIV and Anne of Austria
Louis XIV and Anne of Austria, oil on canvas by unknown artist, France, c. 1639. Portrait of the Dauphin of France, Louis XIV, and his mother, Anne of Austria. Serving as regent of France during her son's minority...
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The Scientific Revolution (c. 1500–1700) - From Tradition to Empiricism in Early Modern Europe
The Scientific Revolution (c. 1500–1700) marks a transformative phase in European intellectual history, during which long-standing medieval frameworks were increasingly...
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Hippodrome, Caesarea Maritima
Home to one of the most popular ancient sports, chariot racing, the hippodrome at Caesarea Maritima was one of the main structures in the city. Dating to the 2nd century CE, it is located along the coast south of the...
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Map of the Latin Empire: A Crusader State in Constantinople - Imperium Romaniae and the Fragmentation of Byzantium
The Imperium Romaniae, commonly known as the Latin Empire (1204–1261), emerged from the upheaval of the Fourth Crusade (1202–1204), when Western European...
